Tommy Broughan (Dublin North East, Labour)
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Question 171: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of general practitioner only cards that have been issued; the numbers of general practitioner cards waiting to be issued; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35459/05]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Information provided to me by the HSE's primary care reimbursement service indicates that 1,021 GP visit cards have been issued to date.